Legal Counsel

Copper World Inc • Tucson, AZ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Hudbay is seeking a Legal Counsel to assist with legal issues related to Hudbay USA projects and other legal and related matters. The role provides legal support across commercial and real property agreements, litigation, permitting, legislative and regulatory matters, acquisitions, leases, property tax review, mining and millsite claim staking and maintenance, and corporate governance and compliance. The Legal Counsel also supports other US Business Unit departments with legal advice and obtains outside expertise when needed.

The position is based in Tucson, Arizona, is full-time and regular, and reports to the Executive Director of External Affairs and Legal. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet ongoing organizational needs. A current and valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law in at least one U.S. state; preferably admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain an Arizona license.
• At least 5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Docs and Maps.
• Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.
• Current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in mining or other relevant experience.
• Substantive experience in one or more of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and commercial litigation.
• Admission to the Arizona bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal issues related to Hudbay USA projects and other legal and related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and real property agreements.
• Manage litigation related to Hudbay USA, including participating in the selection of external counsel and providing strategic oversight.
• Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including managing administrative appeals.
• Develop strategies for pursuing legislative and regulatory outcomes, including working with outside teams of lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists.
• Participate in and represent the company at professional association and public meeting activities.
• Monitor proposed changes to laws and regulations and assess their impact on the ABU and its operations.
• Provide legal support for acquisitions, leases, property tax review, and mining and millsite claim staking and maintenance.
• Support other US Business Unit departments by providing legal advice and procuring outside expertise when required.
• Promote effective corporate governance through implementation of Hudbay USA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution or match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree